Monday, December 21, 2009

US Airpower Summary, Dec. 21, 2009

Dispatches from the Front:

SOUTHWEST ASIA, Dec. 21, 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations, Dec. 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.

Air Operations in Afghanistan:

Chahar BaghAir Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flew armed overwatch for friendly forces and coalition forces. Both forces reported receiving enemy fire and requested air support. The aircraft confirmed they had observed the point of origin for the enemy fire and engaged with strafing runs that eliminated the enemy fire.

SheykhabadCoalition aircraft provided armed overwatch and surveillance for friendly forces. When a show of force was requested, the aircraft successfully performed the show of force.

SanginAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft provided armed overwatch, reconnaissance and surveillance for a friendly forces convoy and fighting position. A show of force was performed when the friendly fighting position reported taking mortar fire. The show of force was considered successful when no further enemy action was noted.

Lashkar GahF-15E aircraft provided armed overwatch for a coalition forces patrol. A show of force was performed to ensure no enemy action took place around the coalition patrol. The show of force was considered successful when no enemy action was noted.